I had a mixed experience with the Worker Trousers by Modern Sewing Co., so let's get into it! TL;DR The good: I like my trousers, and they fit well. The bad: Don't expect to be able to follow the provided pattern instructions. The ugly: Whatever you do, don't waste your money on the workshop videos... Continue Reading →
Green Pepper’s Sunset Bay Cargo Zip Leg Pants
You can't always hike in neon-bright leggings! Just kidding, yes, you can, but sometimes it is nice to have pants with zip-off legs. We typically hike in the early morning, and it can be cold at first, but then as the day warms up, I'd like not over-heat in pants. I've had my eye on... Continue Reading →
Self-Drafted Trousers Using Alina Design’s Chi-Town Chinos
The first pair of trousers I made from my duct-tape sloper was a pair of stretch skinny jean shorts. I had previously made skinny jeans so I was able to compare my self-drafted version with an altered pattern. This time around, I am trying a new pattern, Alina Sewing + Design Co. Chi-Town chinos Expansion... Continue Reading →
True Bias Lander Pant in Chino Twill
Quick post about the final version of my True Bias Lander Pant. I'm still undecided about whether or not I like the fit of these pants. The style is VERY different for me. I made the pant using 8 oz. chino twill from Sellfabric.com: https://goo.gl/UYMfe4. The chino twill fabric is a very study bottom-weight fabric... Continue Reading →
Simplicity 8056 in Sell Fabric Chino Twill
I have been finally making myself comfortable and wearable pants! I've raved about the 8 oz. chino twill from http://www.sellfabric.com before and that's the fun fabric I used for these pants, pumpkin color! I love the fit, finally on a pair of pants. They are not too tight and not too loose, but in terms... Continue Reading →